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My teaching career started in 1997. I was hired as a bilingual first- grade teacher since I have a BCLAD credential. I taught first grade for six years. I transferred to second grade and taught for four years. The instruction was in English since our our bilingual program was dissolved. I have now been teaching fourth grade for ten years. I have always worked at a Title I school and have always had a large ELL population in my classroom.
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Determine Theme Summarize Compare and Contrast Similar Themes
This product directly teaches "Theme". In grades 3-5, students must determine the theme of a story. In this product, students determine theme through fairy tales and folk tales by first using my specially designed "plot map" to evaluate events. Secondly, they summarize the text. Finally, they determine the theme. The students extend their learning further by comparing and contrasting two fairy tales with similar themes. Three assessments are included for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd trimester grades!
3rd - 5th
Literature, Reading, Writing
CCSS
RL.3.2
, RL.3.9
, RL.4.2
+4
Fables Folktales Fairy Tales Compare Contrast Myths with Similar Themes
This product teaches the features or characteristics of fables, folktales, fairy tales, tall tales, legends, and myths. Students need to be familiar with different genres and determine the central message. In this product, students learn what makes the six genres unique. The learning is extended with two myths. Students will plot the events using my specially designed "plot map". Secondly, they summarize the text. Finally, they determine the theme. Students use a Venn diagram to compare and co
3rd - 5th
Reading, Short Stories, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.9
Halloween Multiplication Pixel Art Digital Math Activity Google Sheets 3 levels
Make multiplication practice spooktacularly fun this October with this Halloween Multiplication Digital Pixel Art Activity! Perfect for math centers, early finishers, or digital homework, this engaging Google Sheets resource lets students practice multiplication facts while revealing a hidden Halloween image—one correct answer at a time! This self-checking pixel art activity provides instant feedback: when students type the correct answer, the cell turns green and part of the mystery image a
4th - 6th
Arithmetic, Basic Operations
CCSS
4.NBT.B.5
, 5.NBT.B.5
Christmas Multiplication Pixel Art Digital Math Activity Google Sheets
Get festive this December with this fun Christmas Multiplication Digital Pixel Art Activity! Perfect for math centers, early finishers, or digital homework, this engaging Google Sheets resource lets students practice multiplication facts while revealing a hidden Christmas image—one correct answer at a time! This self-checking pixel art activity provides instant feedback: when students type the correct answer, the cell turns green and part of the mystery image appears. It’s a motivating, inter
4th - 6th
Arithmetic, Basic Operations
CCSS
4.NBT.B.5
, 5.NBT.B.5
Back to School Class Puzzle All About Me English and Spanish Bundle
Back to School All About Me Puzzle Activity + Poem, A fun ' get to know you' activity and bulletin board display for Back to School Night! Students decorate All About Me puzzle pieces to share their identities, build classroom community, and create a connected display for the first week of school. Each student decorates a puzzle piece to express their personality, share their story, and see how everyone fits together as part of a welcoming, connected classroom community. This resource als
3rd - 6th
Classroom Community, For All Subjects, Spanish
Back to School Class Puzzle, All About Me! Bulletin Board Activity
Back to School All About Me Puzzle Activity + Poem, A fun ' get to know you' activity and bulletin board display for Back to School Night! Students decorate All About Me puzzle pieces to share their identities, build classroom community, and create a connected display for the first week of school. Each student decorates a puzzle piece to express their personality, share their story, and see how everyone fits together as part of a welcoming, connected classroom community. This resource als
3rd - 6th
Classroom Community, For All Subjects, Other (Arts)
Also included in: Back to School Class Puzzle All About Me English and Spanish Bundle
Fictional Narrative Writing 4th - 5th Grade
Do you need help teaching narrative writing? Many teachers struggle because narrative writing comes from the creative mind. I have designed a step-by-step process to directly teach every aspect of a narrative. When you are done teaching this resource, YOU will be able to write BEST SELLING stories! Students will have a clear understanding of what it means to : Create a plot Hook the reader Establish the situation Use and correctly punctuate dialogue Use sensory details and figurative langua
4th - 5th
Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Writing
CCSS
CCRA.W.3
Myths Greek Mythology Reading Comprehension fun Interactive Activities RL4.4
Improve your students reading comprehension of myths with this fun interactive family tree activity of 25 Greek gods. The Myth of Pandora's box Reading Passage and Creative Writing activity engages students and leaves them asking for more. It is versatile and can be used whole-group, collaboratively, or independently. This resource includes: Scripted Lesson Plans Poster Family Tree Activity: Name tags for 25 gods/goddesses Icons that
4th - 6th
Creative Writing, Reading, Vocabulary
CCSS
RL.4.4
Fact vs Opinion Interactive Notebook Activities and Digital Resource Grades 3-5
Engage your students with this fact vs opinion interactive, standards-aligned resource that builds critical thinking skills through the comparison of fact vs opinion. This resource is available in both print and digital formats, offering flexibility for centers, small group, or whole group instruction. It features fully scripted, teacher-friendly lesson plans paired with fun and engaging, interactive activities. Designed for direct instruction, the digital version allows educators to teach seam
3rd - 5th
Informational Text, Reading, Short Stories
Actividad de Regreso a Clases | Rompecabezas Todo Sobre Mi | Proyecto de Mural
Actividad de Rompecabezas “Todo Sobre Mí” para el Regreso a Clases + Poema¡Una divertida actividad para conocerse y crear un mural para la Noche de Regreso a Clases! Los estudiantes decoran piezas del rompecabezas “Todo Sobre Mí” para compartir su identidad, construir comunidad en el salón y crear una exhibición conectada para la primera semana de clases. Cada estudiante decora una pieza del rompecabezas para expresar su personalidad, compartir su historia y ver cómo todos encajan juntos co
3rd - 6th
Classroom Community, For All Subjects, Spanish
Also included in: Back to School Class Puzzle All About Me English and Spanish Bundle
Interactive Notebook Science Lesson #3 Static and Current Electricity
This is the third lesson in a growing bundle of a thematic unit on Energy called The Science Behind Energy. If you are an interdisciplinary teacher like I am, your best bet is to get the bundle. This lesson teaches reading information standards, writing, vocabulary development of academic and domain-specific words using NGSS science content. The reading passage is written in SECOND PERSON POINT OF VIEW! You don't see this often. Each page can be used in whole group or as a center. The inte
4th - 6th
Informational Text, Science, Vocabulary
CCSS
RI.4.1
, RI.4.2
, RI.4.4
+2
Also included in: Physical Science Energy Unit | Bundle | NGSS Aligned
Interactive Notebook Science Lesson #2 Potential | Kinetic Energy
This is the second lesson in a growing bundle of a thematic unit on Energy called The Science Behind Energy. If you are an interdisciplinary teacher like I am, your best bet is to get the bundle. This lesson teaches reading information standards, writing, vocabulary development of academic and domain-specific words using NGSS science content. The reading passage is written in SECOND PERSON POINT OF VIEW! You don't see this often. Each page can be used in whole group or as a center. The int
4th - 6th
Informational Text, Physical Science, Vocabulary
CCSS
RI.4.1
, RI.4.2
, RI.4.4
Also included in: Physical Science Energy Unit | Bundle | NGSS Aligned
Not CUBES | CUBIC3S Math Strategy For Story Problems
Do you struggle with teaching math word problems to your students? Have you tried CUBES and lost students when you got to the "E"?-- My students got confused and that's why I created CUBIC3S. CUBIC3S is not just an acronym. It is an algorithm much like the algorithm used for long division or multi-digit multiplication. Each letter represents a step in the process of analyzing and critically thinking your way to a solution. Using the CUBIC3S algorithm develops higher level thinking skills
2nd
Math, Other (Math)
CCSS
2.NBT.B.5
, 2.OA.A.1
, MP1
The Hundred Dresses Novel Study | Character Development Focus
This product teaches moral character as students engage in the novel study of The Hundred Dresses by Eleanor Estes. The character traits that are taught are courage, integrity, humility, compassion, and forgiveness. Students learn moral reasoning, as well as the importance of accepting people for their differences and proper conflict resolution. This product includes: -Comprehension questions -Venn Diagram Compare/Contrast characters -Graphic organizers -Embedded essays -6 directed writing l
4th - 6th
Character Education, Reading, Writing-Essays
CCSS
RL.4.3
, W.4.1
, W.4.2
+11
Island of the Blue Dolphins Novel Study
Are you looking for a rigorous and engaging novel study? This study starts out with a reading bias survey that gets the students thinking about ethics. Students will deconstruct 14 scenes in the book and summarize each scene! As a fun culminating project, students will make a movie-themed lap book that incorporates character, setting, book summary, theme, and figurative language. This product includes:Lesson plans and anecdotal notes from my classroom.Pre-Reading Bias ActivityAnimal and geo
4th - 5th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Reading
CCSS
RL.4.2
, RL.4.3
, RL.4.4
Summary Writing
This Summary Writing Resource includes a fairy tale, fable, living things text, landforms text. It includes teaching videos for literature and expository text. Teaching Video for Literature , Teaching Video for Expository TextPlease follow me for updates and announcements on new products.
3rd - 5th
Informational Text, Literature, Writing
CCSS
W.4.8
, W.5.8
, SL.3.2
+2
Geometry: I Have..Who Has? SBAC, PARCC Test Prep
This is a 36 card set that includes an answer key and ways to use it in your class. This is not just a game for learning vocabulary. It incorporates critical thinking and reasoning skills. Students will learn: right angle straight angle acute angle obtuse angle reflex angle adding and subtracting angles angles in relationship to the clock pentagon trapezoid rhombus square circle oval parallelogram quadrilateral equilateral triangle isosceles triangle scalene triangle vertex angle symmetry perp
4th - 6th
Geometry, Math Test Prep
CCSS
4.MD.C.5
, 4.MD.C.5a
, 4.MD.C.7
+3
Static Electricity and Current Electricity Science Informational Reading Text
This informational reading passage covers static and current electricity. It is written in second person point of view.--Perfect for reading groups. It is included in Electricity Lesson #3 and The Science Behind Energy-Growing Bundle. Get more bang for your buck and get the growing bundle while it's still a baby! TpT Customer Tips: How to get TPT credit to use on future purchases: Please go to your My Purchases page (you may need to login). Beside each purchase you'll see a Provide Feedb
4th - 6th
Close Reading, Informational Text, Science
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
Physical Science Energy Unit | Bundle | NGSS Aligned
This is an interdisciplinary unit that includes informational reading passages, academic and domain-specific vocabulary development, paragraph writing, and math performance tasks. The duration of the lesson depends on whether you teach whole group or include parts of it in centers. The pages can be printed up individually and used for interactive notebooks, or assembled in a booklet that students take from station to station. All science lessons can be purchased individually. The reading pa
4th - 6th
Close Reading, Physical Science, Vocabulary
CCSS
RI.4.1
, RI.4.2
, RI.4.4
+3
Interactive Notebook Science Lesson #1 States of Matter | Structure of an Atom
This is the first lesson in a growing bundle of a thematic unit on Energy called The Science Behind Energy. If you are an interdisciplinary teacher like I am, your best bet is to get the bundle. This lesson teaches reading information standards, writing, vocabulary development of academic and domain-specific words using NGSS science content. The reading passage is written in SECOND PERSON POINT OF VIEW! You don't see this often. Each page can be used in whole group or as a center. The int
3rd - 5th
Informational Text, Physical Science, Writing
CCSS
RI.4.1
, RI.4.2
, RI.4.4
+1
Also included in: Physical Science Energy Unit | Bundle | NGSS Aligned
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About the store
Experience
My teaching career started in 1997. I was hired as a bilingual first- grade teacher since I have a BCLAD credential. I taught first grade for six years. I transferred to second grade and taught for four years. The instruction was in English since our our bilingual program was dissolved. I have now been teaching fourth grade for ten years. I have always worked at a Title I school and have always had a large ELL population in my classroom.
Teaching style
My main teaching style is a student-centered approach. I feel this empowers the students. I tend to act as facilitator and allow students to discover. They may do this on their own or through collaboration with others. I believe that synergy takes place when two or more students are working together to uncover the learning. I have always been a teacher that asks those critical thinking questions. Common Core did not change the way I teach. Since I am an analytical thinker myself, I have always encouraged student to ask those "why" questions.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Honorary Service Award-2016
My own education history
I have a B.S. in Liberal Studies with a minor in Spanish. I have a BCLAD multiple subject credential. I have a Masters degree in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in English Language Development.
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